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Two federal judges have restricted the Trump administration's enforcement of anti-diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) directives aimed at schools and colleges. The rulings, from judges in Maryland and New Hampshire, were prompted by lawsuits from the American Federation of Teachers and the National Education Association, among others. They argue that the department overstepped its authority with the directives, noting also that the restrictions curb academic freedom. Judge Stephanie Gallagher said: “The government cannot proclaim entire categories of classroom content discriminatory to sidestep the bounds of its statutory authority,” highlighting the administration's procedural missteps. Judge Landya McCafferty noted that the vagueness of the directives could lead schools to eliminate DEI programs to avoid penalties. The Education Department's perceived lack of clarity on what constitutes impermissible DEI practices has raised concerns among educators. The unions hailed the rulings as a victory for educational freedom and equity. The case will now proceed as the court considers whether to permanently block the Department’s directive.
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California Governor Gavin Newsom, often criticized for lofty campaign promises, has delivered on one significant pledge with the launch of the Cradle-to-Career (C2C) Student Pathways Dashboard. Designed to link education data with long-term career outcomes, the system offers the state’s first cohesive look at how students move through classrooms and into the workforce. Newsom praised the initiative as a leap forward in educational transparency and opportunity, calling it a tool that allows Californians to “visualize their futures.” However, early responses from education policy experts are mixed. Critics, such as Educational Results Partnership president Alex Barrios, argue the dashboard narrowly focuses on college graduates, ignoring the many students who pursue non-college career paths. State officials maintain the system is a work in progress, with plans to expand its scope as more data becomes available.
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For the first time in two years, the Texas Education Agency (TEA) has published the performance accountability ratings for school districts, following a legal dispute. Miguel Solis, President of the Commit Partnership, emphasized the importance of these ratings for parents, stating, "If you're a parent, you need a clear view of how schools are performing so you can make informed enrollment decisions." The A-F rating system, established in 2017, evaluates student achievement, school progress, and gap closure. The last complete ratings were issued over five years ago due to COVID-19. In Grayson County, Van Alstyne ISD and Bells ISD topped the rankings with a 90% score, while Sherman ISD and S&S CISD ranked the lowest. The ratings for the 2023-2024 school year remain unavailable due to an ongoing lawsuit.
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Florida
Two federal judges have restricted the Trump administration's enforcement of anti-diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) directives aimed at schools and colleges. The rulings, from judges in Maryland and New Hampshire, were prompted by lawsuits from the American Federation of Teachers and the National Education Association, among others. They argue that the department overstepped its authority with the directives, noting also that the restrictions curb academic freedom. Judge Stephanie Gallagher said: “The government cannot proclaim entire categories of classroom content discriminatory to sidestep the bounds of its statutory authority,” highlighting the administration's procedural missteps. Judge Landya McCafferty noted that the vagueness of the directives could lead schools to eliminate DEI programs to avoid penalties. The Education Department's perceived lack of clarity on what constitutes impermissible DEI practices has raised concerns among educators. The unions hailed the rulings as a victory for educational freedom and equity. The case will now proceed as the court considers whether to permanently block the Department’s directive.
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